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JY09 SUZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,599 mi
Last recorded87,599 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY09 SUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,599 miles

Offside Front swivel pin

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 83,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank corroded on seam

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg at bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,966 miles

fuel tank seam corroded/deteriorated

off side front flext brake pipe slightly twisted

off side front swivel bearings worn top and bottom

off side front tie bar mounting bracket corroded

off side middle/rear body mount corroded

off side rear shockabsorber leaking

rear chassis around bump stops corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,503 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pins slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,848 miles

4x4 selection pipes corroded

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlamps damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/rear upper around coil spring mounts/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s/rear and n/s/front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

vehicle structure corroded in areas

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

link pipes corroded

oil leak, g/box

vehicle corroded in areas underside

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,999 miles

Front panhard rod mount area corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,998 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant low

Front panhard rod mount area corroded

Oil leak Gearbox leaking oil and splashing onto catalytic convertor ()

service brake efficiency only just passed at 55%

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,775 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,773 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,895 miles

SMALL SPLIT WITH N/S/F WIPER BLADE

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,376 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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JY09 SUZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JY09 SUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JY09 SUZ registered?

JY09 SUZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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